Lichtenstein Fellow

Columbus Museum of Art invites applications for the Lichtenstein Fellow, a full-time, two-year curatorial fellowship based in Grandview Heights, Franklin County. This on-site opportunity offers an early-career scholar a rare foothold in museum curatorial practice at a leading regional institution.

About the Role

The Lichtenstein Fellow joins the curatorial department at Columbus Museum of Art for a two-year term made possible by a long-term grant from the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation. Designed for recent postgraduates in art history, this fellowship pairs hands-on departmental experience with mentorship, giving the Fellow a working understanding of how exhibitions, collections, and scholarship come together inside a working museum in Grandview Heights, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to curatorial projects, exhibition planning, and collection research within the museum's curatorial department.
• Support the development of interpretive content, catalogue materials, and related scholarly writing.
• Assist senior curatorial staff with the day-to-day work of organizing and presenting works of art.
• Engage in research that advances the museum's programming and public mission.

Qualifications

• Recent postgraduate degree in art history or a closely related field of study.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities suited to scholarly and interpretive work.
• Genuine interest in museum curatorial practice and a desire to build a career in the field.
• Availability to work full-time and on-site in Grandview Heights, Franklin County.

About Columbus Museum of Art

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) is a cultural cornerstone of central Ohio, dedicated to connecting people with art and to advancing scholarship through its collections and exhibitions. By establishing the Lichtenstein Fellowship with support from the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, the museum reaffirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation of curators and art historians.

How to Apply

If you are an emerging art historian ready to launch your curatorial career, apply for the Lichtenstein Fellow position at Columbus Museum of Art. Submit your application through the official listing to be considered for this two-year opportunity in Grandview Heights, Franklin County.